Anxiety often speaks in loops. The Psalms speak back with stillness, safety, and the reminder: You’re not alone, and you’re not in control—and that’s okay.
When your thoughts are racing and your heart feels tight, it can be hard to hear anything above the noise. But in the Psalms, we find something remarkable: honest cries from anxious, overwhelmed people who turned to God and found peace in the middle of the storm.
These Psalms for anxiety won’t pretend that life is easy. But they will remind you that peace doesn’t come from fixing everything—it comes from trusting the One who holds it all. If you’re also walking through loss or fear, you may find comfort in our Verses for Encouragement and Verses for Grief. And if you’d like to carry these reminders with you or share them with a loved one, the Handcrafted Encouragement devotional gift book offers Bible-based reflections and tear-out notes to uplift any heart.
1. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
2. Psalm 94:19
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
3. Psalm 121:1–2
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord…”
→ Read our full reflection on Psalm 121 here.
4. Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
5. Psalm 46:1–2
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear…”
6. Psalm 23:1–3
“The Lord is my shepherd… He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters…”
7. Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?”
8. Psalm 62:1–2
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation…”
9. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
10. Psalm 143:8
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love… for to you I entrust my life.”
11. Psalm 61:1–2
“Hear my cry, O God… Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
12. Psalm 131:2
“But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother…”
13. Psalm 91:1–2
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty…”
14. Psalm 3:5–6
“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear…”
15. Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”
The Psalms teach us that even when your anxiety doesn’t go away overnight, you can still choose where you place your trust. These ancient prayers are not just poetry—they’re survival tools for the soul.
If this collection helped you breathe a little easier, you might also appreciate our post on the meaning of Psalm 121, a short but powerful reminder that your help doesn’t come from within—it comes from above.
God doesn’t demand peace from you. He offers it. And if you want to pass that peace to someone else, the Handcrafted Encouragement devotional gift book makes it simple, with Scripture-rooted messages you can tear out and share at just the right moment.
Dwayne Jeffries is a publisher, entrepreneur, and legacy-builder who has dedicated his life to encouraging and equipping others.
As the son of the author of Handcrafted Encouragement, he carries forward the family’s vision—expanding it from a devotional into a living movement that inspires hope, faith, and resilience in everyday life.
For more than two decades, Dwayne has equipped Fortune 500 brands, entrepreneurs, and families to thrive through the shifting tides of business and life.
Known for his intuitive wisdom, strategic foresight, and empathetic leadership, he bridges the gap between timeless spiritual truth and modern challenges with clarity and heart.
At the core of his work is a conviction: true wealth is measured by the lives we impact, the faith we embody, and the legacy we leave behind.
Handcrafted Encouragement is a faith-based devotional designed to bring comfort, hope, and healing through handwritten notes. Rooted in Scripture and empathy, each page encourages you to reflect, connect, and uplift others—one note at a time.
